Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his 'Mann Ki Baat' address, stated that the world views India with great hope due to its "youth power," advancements in science, and technological innovation. He highlighted that on January 12, National Youth Day, a 'Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue' will be held to gather youth ideas on innovation, startups, and agriculture. Modi also mentioned platforms like 'Smart India Hackathon' that provide opportunities for students to showcase talent and offer solutions to real-world challenges.